Fox News host Greg Gutfeld jabbed network colleague Howard Kurtz for trafficking in the “both sides” hoax-mongering that is being pushed by bad actors in the aftermath of the public murder of beloved conservative activist and podcaster Charlie Kirk.
On Sunday’s edition of “MediaBuzz,” which the network just announced will be canceled, longtime host Howard Kurtz parroted the lie that violence was “not unique” to Democrats or Republicans and seemed to insinuate that Kirk might have had it coming to him.
During a panel discussion, one of the show’s guests stated that “there is violent extremism on both sides. It is not proportionate. And in order to have an honest conversation of what led to this moment, that has to focus in part on the left.”
“I’m glad you mentioned that it’s not unique to one side or one party,” Kurtz responded. “Charlie Kirk was not a saint.”
WTF? Howard Kurtz just BACKED UP those who blame Charlie Kirk for his own kiIIing, bringing up Kirk’s stance on the 2nd Amendment as a contributing factor
“Charlie was not a Saint.”
Luckily, Fox has CANCELED Howard’s show, and this was his final episode.
Bye! pic.twitter.com/gGQ9tHKlFg
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) September 14, 2025
“He said two years ago, ‘It’s worth it to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so we can have the Second Amendment….”
It was another example of dishonestly cherry-picking Kirk’s quotes to portray him as the type of villain that Democrats and leftists insist that he was, one deserving of being put to death.
Kurtz and his outrageous remarks drew harsh criticism from X users, including from the Fox News funnyman, who fired back in his own inimitable way, drawing blood.
maybe we can tune in next week for a clarification….oh wait… https://t.co/4zBNWiCgG4
— GregGutfeld (@greggutfeld) September 14, 2025
Gutfeld wrote, “maybe we can tune in next week for a clarification….oh wait…” A savage jab because there will be no next week for Howie, who will be replaced by Peter Doocy and Jacqui Heinrich, who will host the new show “The Sunday Briefing,” which debuts next Sunday.
Other X users reacted to Kurtz’s remarks, which, at best, were mind-bogglingly insensitive at a time when Kirk is being mourned and hasn’t even been laid to rest.
No wonder they canceled this trash @HowardKurtz
And Howard is a garbage person.
This cowardly propaganda mouthpiece just BACKED UP those who blame Charlie Kirk for his own kiIIing, bringing up Kirk’s stance on the 2nd Amendment as a contributing factor
“Charlie was not a… pic.twitter.com/aPnYccxUhl
— Salty Texan (@texan_maga) September 14, 2025
You ended up showing exactly who you are. Good riddance.
— Mare (@broodcow2) September 14, 2025
Charlie once said “you can tell a lot about a person by how they react when someone dies”.
This literally tells us all we need to know!
— Sarah Smith (@Defundmedianow) September 14, 2025
Your comments about Charlie are terrible. Shame on you.
— Chris Tidwell (@ChrisTidwellMS) September 15, 2025
Good thing this man is logging off for good, this is disgusting.
Charlie Kirk was all about the truth not his truth or their truth, Howard you have never been a fair journalist. https://t.co/n0mQXL4zQ9
— LiveLife (@livelifekaye) September 14, 2025
Typical… your disrespect for Charlie Kirk and the 2nd Amendment. CNN wants you
— Johnny Mac (@Johnnymacmedic1) September 14, 2025
“As we expand and innovate our weekend programming, we are proud to bring our audience unrivaled depth and expertise,” said Fox News Media President and Executive Editor Jay Wallace in a statement, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
“This new dynamic roster underscores our continued commitment to delivering incomparable coverage, reinforcing Fox News Media as the leader in both news and opinion content. For more than a decade, Howie Kurtz has served as the lead authority for media coverage in cable news, and we look forward to continuing his smart analysis across our programming,” Wallace added.
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